Home Health Aide Jobs in O Fallon, IL

A Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a pivotal role in the nursing industry by providing personal care to patients who require assistance with daily tasks within their homes. HHAs often work with the elderly, the chronically ill, and those recovering from injury or surgery who may be unable to care for themselves. They assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management and sometimes, transportation to medical appointments. They also monitor patients' vital signs, illness symptoms, and physical and emotional well-being, providing a critical link between the patient and the healthcare team.

Key skills that a Home Health Aide should possess include compassion, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility. Additionally, they must be trained in basic emergency response and understanding of safety and sanitation procedures. Certification requirements may differ by location, but most HHAs should have a high school diploma, complete a state approved training program and pass a competency examination. Prior to becoming a Home Health Aide, one might have held positions such as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or a caregiver, roles that involve direct care provision and allow for the accumulation of relevant experience.

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RN Registered Nurse Home Health Case Manager

  • BJC HealthCare
  • Glen Carbon, IL (10 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Glen Carbon, IL (10 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Additional Information About the Role BJC Home Care is looking for you! The home health registered nurse provides 1:1 patient care supporting an under-served community. All while attaining...

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Hospice Care Consultant

  • Heartland Hospice
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Lead with purpose. Advocate with heart. Make a lasting difference. Join our growing team as a Hospice Care Consultant (HCC) - a strategic sales representative who champions our mission while...

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Caregivers Needed Downtown FT/Days

  • Phoenix Home Care
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago

FT Mornings: 7 days a week Assist with Activities of Daily Living (Bathing, Dressing, Grooming) Provide Companionship and Emotional Support Support Clients with Higher Acuity Needs, Including: Transfers...

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Part-time overnight nanny/caregiver needed for occasional work travel

  • Sittercity
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Part-time overnight nanny/caregiver needed for occasional work travel for 2 girls (ages 8 & 14). Travel is typically 24 days at a time, about twice per month. Pay is a flat rate of $150/night....

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Troy, IL (6 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, IL (6 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with transportation needs. The ideal...

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Registered Nurse - Home Health and Hospice

  • SSM Health
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health at Home Mission Hill Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Home Health RNs are the heart of healthcare. Bringing expert care, compassion, and hope...

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Private Duty Caregivers Days, Evenings and Nights

  • Friendship Village
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Evening Shift: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Night Shift: 7pm to 7am The hours will differ with each client Caregiver/Nurse Assistant Responsibilities Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing...

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Baylor RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - $20k Sign On

  • Adoration Home Health and Hospice
  • Belleville, IL (10 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belleville, IL (10 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Our Company Adoration Home Health and Hospice Overview Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health RN to join our...

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Experienced Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Webster Groves, MO (24 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Webster Groves, MO (24 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

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Lead Home Care Aide-Flexible Availability (Floater Position)

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago

, heres a big-picture view of what youll do: Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light...

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Certified Hospice Aide

  • Agape Care Group
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for...

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Baylor RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - $20k Sign On

  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • O Fallon, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • O Fallon, IL
  • 7 days ago

Our Company Adoration Home Health and Hospice Overview Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health RN to join our...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago

, toileting, technology and other basic activities Companionship - Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping...

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Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Home Care Aides and Personal Care Attendants also provide support to seniors in their own homes....

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Bilingual Spanish/English Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • East Alton, IL (19 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Alton, IL (19 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Help at Home is the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors. We are currently hiring Bilingual Spanish/English Home Care Aides in your community! Join our team TODAY and begin...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in O Fallon, IL

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in O Fallon, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in O Fallon, IL
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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